Cheap Homes for Rent in Gardendale Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (82 Rentals)

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property at 3116 W Ashby Pl

$410

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3116 W Ashby Pl

San AntonioTX78228
property at 2323 Arbor Pl

$650 - $1,050

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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2323 Arbor Pl

San AntonioTX78207

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property at 421 Howard St

$895 - $950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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421 Howard St

San AntonioTX78212
property at 812 W Russell Pl

$950

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$950
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 14

812 W Russell Pl, Unit 814 B

812 W Russell Pl
San AntonioTX78212

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property at 1750 W Craig Pl

$990

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$990
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$990

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1750 W Craig Pl

San AntonioTX78201
property at 505 Wilmington Ave

$1,120

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$1,120
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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505 Wilmington Ave, Unit B

505 Wilmington Ave
San AntonioTX78212

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property at 1835 W Poplar St

$1,250

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$1,250
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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1835 W Poplar St

San AntonioTX78207
property at 2025 Texas Ave

$1,250

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$1,250
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2025 Texas Ave

San AntonioTX78228
property at 614 N Sabinas St

$1,275

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$1,275
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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614 N Sabinas St

San AntonioTX78207

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Gardendale, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gardendale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gardendale area of San Antonio, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments priced from $529. Lofts on Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $549. Here are the most affordable Gardendale apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$529
Lofts on MainC2c- Shared Living1BR,1BA$549
Soap Factory ApartmentsS3Studio,1BA$609
Cadillac Lofts - Residentialcl1x11BR,1BA$654
Aspire at TampicoB14 40% AFF2BR,2BA$775
Legacy at AlazanA11BR,1BA$795
Laurel ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$795
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1BA$800
CalcasieuA71BR,1BA$851
One Eleven Park1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardendale, TX

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gardendale area is the $1.32 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Peanut Factory Lofts in the in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Gardendale apartment is the cl2x2 Model at Cadillac Lofts - Residential starting at $1,340 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gardendale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Peanut Factory Lofts3 Bedroom3BR,3BA$1.32
Cadillac Lofts - Residentialcl2x22BR,2BA$0.88
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1.5BA$0.68
1820 McCullough Ave, Unit 2021820 McCullough Ave2BR,2BA$1.36
208 E Arsenal, Unit 1208 E Arsenal2BR,2BA$1.50
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.58
2004 Monterey St2004 Monterey St1BR,1BA$1.28
Legacy at AlazanB12BR,2BA$1.46
One Eleven Park1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Soap Factory ApartmentsS3Studio ,1BA$1.52

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Antonio

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Gardendale, San Antonio, TX

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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gardendale

What type of rentals are currently available in Gardendale?

There are currently 308 Apartments for Rent in Gardendale, TX with pricing that ranges from $529 to $10,437. There are also 147 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gardendale ranging from $410 to $4,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gardendale?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gardendale ranges from $410 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,648.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Gardendale?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Gardendale range from $999 to $5,973, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,590 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,350.

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